Coronavirus quarantine pods have arrived at hospital in bid to tackle the growing threat

CORONAVIRUS quarantine pods have arrived at Nuneaton’s hospital as part of a nationwide operation to stem the spread of the disease.

The special NHS-commissioned pods arrived at the George Eliot Hospital on February 27.

NHS bosses have stressed there is no cause for alarm as all emergency departments across the country are taking stock of the cabins.

They will be used if anyone turns up to A&E with symptoms of the disease.

But health bosses have urged anyone who thinks they have the virus to stay away from hospitals and call 111.

An NHS spokesperson said: “Following national guidance all hospitals are putting in place NHS 111 pods at their emergency departments, so that anyone attending hospital with symptoms of the virus can be kept isolated from other patients and avoid unnecessary pressure in A&E.

“Over the coming weeks many more of us may need to self-isolate at home for a period to reduce this virus’s spread.

“Everyone can continue to play their part by taking simple steps such as washing hands to prevent the spread of infection and calling NHS 111 first before going to the doctors or A&E if they have any concerns about or show symptoms of coronavirus.”

News about the arrival of the pods comes as schools in the region continue to take action where there is a risk the virus could be present.

It was reported that a pupil at Warwick School has been tested for coronavirus after visiting an affected area during the half term holidays.

Over in Nuneaton, Higham Lane School told five pupils to stay away from school after going on holiday to Italy during the February school break. causing